Transformational leadership speaker blending authenticity, strategy and rock-band energy.
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Top rated!5 of 5
Amber is very thorough, organized and easy to work with and communicate with. When either of us had questions prior to our event, her responses were quick and to the point.
National Speakers Association Wisconsin Chapter
Amber Swenor is a transformational leadership speaker, bestselling author and rock-band frontwoman who guides leaders to step into their true selves. Known for her mix of pragmatic strategy and deep authenticity, she helps teams navigate change, strengthen culture and lead with clarity and courage.
Amber Swenor is one of the most prominent voices in transformational leadership today, known for blending strategic insight with a radical commitment to authenticity. As a transformational keynote speaker, leadership coach, bestselling author and frontwoman of a symphonic metal band, she brings an unexpected yet deeply relatable edge to the stage. Her work centers on helping leaders stop performing and start leading as their true selves, a shift that sparks confidence, clarity and lasting impact.
Growing up in small-town Wisconsin as the first in her family to graduate high school and college, Amber built her path through resilience and determination. Her background shapes her message: where you start does not determine where you can go. This lived experience, combined with years of guiding leaders through growth and change, makes her presence engaging, grounded and trustworthy.
Amber built her award-winning strategy firm, Soul Seed Strategy, to more than $1M in under four years and has since guided hundreds of leaders and organizations through transformation. Her clients span growing businesses, mission-driven organizations and leaders navigating high-stakes change. Many have doubled or tripled revenue, revitalized struggling teams or redesigned cultures to support people more effectively.
As a Vital Voices Global Fellow, she is recognized for advancing women’s leadership and social impact. Her approach bridges inner and outer transformation, connecting beliefs, identity and mindset with strategy, culture and execution. This is the foundation of her signature concept, The Authenticity Advantage™, where who you are becomes the catalyst for how you lead.
Amber’s talks help audiences understand how authenticity becomes a stabilizing force in times of disruption. She provides tools to overcome internal and external barriers, strengthen leadership effectiveness and create alignment across teams. Participants leave with practical strategies for adapting through change, communicating with clarity and leading boldly without burning out or selling out.
Her keynotes are energizing yet deeply grounded. Audiences often describe feeling seen, understood and motivated to take immediate action. Through stories, research and lived experience, Amber creates space for people to reconnect with their voice, values and purpose.
Amber supports leaders and organizations in addressing team challenges that directly affect performance and the bottom line.
Key outcomes include:
Creating stronger alignment to a shared vision
Enhancing leadership effectiveness
Improving team communication
Strengthening outcomes across the organization
Her work shows how authenticity fuels better relationships and better business. When leaders align identity with action, teams follow with trust and enthusiasm. In uncertain times, this becomes a competitive advantage, one that fosters resilience, innovation and a sense of belonging.
Amber’s unique combination of strategist, coach and rock-band frontwoman gives her an unmistakable voice in the leadership space. She understands the pressures leaders face and provides tools that are both inspiring and immediately useful. Whether addressing executive teams, companywide meetings or conferences, she delivers messages that resonate long after the event ends.
Book Amber Swenor if you want a speaker who blends authenticity with action, challenges assumptions in a compassionate way and equips people to lead with greater courage, clarity and confidence.
5 of 5
Amber is very thorough, organized and easy to work with and communicate with. When either of us had questions prior to our event, her responses were quick and to the point.
National Speakers Association Wisconsin Chapter
5 of 5
Amber is easy to work with. She helped publicize the event, she brainstormed with us on how we can best market it, and she always checked in to see how registrations were coming along in case we needed to work harder for registrations.
The Business Forum
5 of 5
It was such a pleasure working with you! You were incredibly flexible and accommodating with our last-minute changes which made the planning process smooth and stress-free. Your professionalism, collaboration, and positive attitude were greatly appreciated and made a huge difference in the success.
April Stotz Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services
5 of 5
Working with Amber as a breakout session presenter was an absolute pleasure. She was extremely flexible and easy to collaborate with, bringing contagious energy and passion to her topic on leadership and teamwork. Her encouraging style and solution=focused approach kept participants engaged and inspired throughout the session.
April Stotz Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services
5 of 5
Amber was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her positive energy is contagious, and her dedication to understanding our team's unique dynamic was evident throughout the entire process. She is not only a gifted speaker but also a collaborative and insightful professional. Considering the high quality, customization, and positive impact of her presentation, her fees represent an exceptional value and a worthwhile investment for any team
Mai Thao Therapy at Home
Keynote by Amber Swenor:
In a world where authenticity topped global leadership trends, it’s clear that being genuine isn’t a buzzword: it’s the foundation of effective leadership. Research shows that authenticity boosts confidence, engagement, and retention while reducing burnout and driving performance. Yet many leaders still struggle to balance authenticity with organizational expectations and daily demands.
In this high-energy keynote, transformational leadership strategist Amber Swenor helps participants bridge that gap, inviting them to shed performative habits and reconnect with their authentic leadership power. Through stories, humor, and practical frameworks, Amber shows how aligning your identity, values, and leadership approach unlocks clarity, confidence, and influence.
Whether you’re an emerging leader, executive, HR professional, or entrepreneur, you’ll walk away with tools to lead boldly from who you are, creating stronger connections, more engaged teams, and cultures that thrive.
Key Takeaways
Understand why authenticity is a performance driver—not a personality trait
Align your leadership style with your values and natural strengths
Communicate with confidence and empathy to build trust and engagement
Strengthen team morale by modeling alignment, vulnerability, and clarity
Outcomes
Deeper self-awareness and confidence in your leadership presence
Practical strategies to prevent burnout and lead with energy and purpose
Stronger team alignment, trust, and collaboration
A renewed sense of purpose and joy in leading authentically
Emerging Leaders seeking to define and align their leadership style
Experienced Executives ready to reinvigorate their approach
HR Professionals & People Leaders fostering engagement and buy-in
Nonprofit Leaders & Change Agents inspiring collaboration through purpose
Team Managers & Entrepreneurs building aligned, authentic cultures
Flexible format: available as a keynote, workshop, or keynote with companion breakout session for deeper integration.
Keynote by Amber Swenor:
Every great team is like a great band, each member brings unique talent, but real magic happens when everyone’s in rhythm. In today’s fast-paced, high-change workplace, collaboration isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a leadership essential. Misalignment and miscommunication create noise; connection and clarity create harmony.
In this high-impact keynote, transformational leadership strategist and symphonic metal frontwoman Amber Swenor draws on her experience leading both on stage and in business to show how teams can sync their strengths, communicate with clarity, and co-create cultures that truly rock.
Audiences won’t just hear about collaboration, they’ll feel it. Through music-infused storytelling, humor, and interactive moments, Amber brings to life what happens when individuals align around shared purpose, trust, and energy. This session sparks the rhythm that turns communication into connection and harmony into high performance.
Key Takeaways
How to break down silos and build alignment across departments and personalities
Tools for cultivating trust, empathy, and accountability in collaborative environments
The secret to transforming individual strengths into collective performance
How to navigate change together without losing momentum or morale
Outcomes
A stronger sense of unity and shared purpose across teams and departments
Improved communication and collaboration grounded in trust and respect
Energized, empowered employees who understand the “why” behind their work
Renewed motivation to work in harmony toward shared goals
Best For
Cross-functional teams navigating change or growth
Department leaders and managers seeking to strengthen collaboration
Organizations focused on improving culture and communication
Corporate retreats or conferences that want an energizing, high-engagement session
Flexible format: available as a keynote, workshop, or keynote with companion breakout session.
Keynote by Amber Swenor:
Do you ever feel like you’re holding back, playing small, performing, or trying to fit into a version of leadership that doesn’t feel like you? It’s time to break free and lead unleashed.
Drawing from the pages of her Wall Street Journal bestselling book, Unleashed: A Been-There Rocked-That Guide to Radical Authenticity in Life and Business, transformational leadership coach and rock-band frontwoman Amber Swenor guides audiences on an empowering inward journey to rediscover who they truly are beneath the expectations and noise.
In this soulful, high-energy keynote, Amber invites participants to reconnect with their voice, transform self-limiting beliefs, and rise into the fullest expression of who they are, for the betterment of themselves, their families, their teams, and the communities they help shape.
Authenticity isn’t a buzzword, it’s a leadership strategy. Through powerful storytelling, interactive reflection, and energizing insights, Amber helps audiences move from self-doubt to self-trust, aligning their inner truth with how they lead, communicate, and show up in the world.
This session can also be adapted for heart-centered professionals, including those in healthcare, education, and mission-driven organizations, who strive to lead and live with authenticity, resilience, and purpose.
Key Takeaways
Understand why authenticity is your most powerful advantage in leadership and life
Identify and release limiting beliefs and patterns that keep you from your full expression
Cultivate confidence and courage to communicate and lead boldly
Strengthen your voice and visibility to create greater impact and influence
Align your purpose, values, and energy to lead from your zone of genius
Outcomes
Renewed sense of self-worth and clarity of purpose
Practical strategies for building authentic confidence and visibility
Deeper self-awareness and alignment between personal and professional life
The freedom to lead, live, and create with joy, integrity, and fulfillment
Best For
Visionary Women Leaders ready to rise into their authentic power
Emerging and Experienced Professionals seeking renewed confidence and clarity
Young Professionals: Ambitious emerging leaders ready to find their voice, lead with confidence, and make an authentic impact in their careers and communities.
Heart-Centered Teams in caregiving, healthcare, education, or nonprofit spaces
Organizations focused on empowering women's leadership and wellbeing
Flexible format: available as a keynote, workshop, or retreat experience.
Can also include an optional Unleashed Book Study Series or Follow-Up Coaching Cohort for deeper integration and ongoing transformation.
Keynote by Amber Swenor:
What do you want your leadership to stand for today? Your legacy isn’t something you leave behind: it’s something you live every day. This keynote invites leaders to see legacy as the impact they create through every choice, relationship, and act of alignment.
In a world that’s evolving faster than ever, leaders are being called to rise beyond the day-to-day and create meaningful, lasting impact. Through inspiring stories and practical frameworks, Amber Swenor guides participants to clarify their vision, align those they lead around shared purpose, and lead in ways that uplift others while driving measurable results.
Drawing from years of coaching leaders, facilitating organizational change, and guiding teams through transformation, Amber leads audiences through a practical four-step journey to Authentic Leadership Legacy, a framework that helps leaders cultivate clarity, connection, and courage in how they lead each day.
In this engaging keynote or workshop, ideal as a standalone session or paired with a companion breakout, you’ll explore four pivotal components of crafting a meaningful leadership legacy:
Authenticity: Discover how to align with your true self, values, and strengths to lead with genuine impact.
Attraction: Master the art of drawing others to your vision and projects through compelling leadership.
Alignment: Learn strategies for uniting teams and stakeholders to achieve a cohesive vision and harmonious execution.
Amplification: Expand your leadership influence, understand common pitfalls, and implement strategies to extend the reach and sustainability of your impact.
Key Takeaways
Clarify your leadership vision and define what meaningful impact looks like for you and your organization
Apply the 4 A’s framework to lead with greater confidence, purpose, and influence
Strengthen collaboration by aligning teams and stakeholders around shared goals
Develop strategies to amplify your leadership impact for long-term results
Outcomes
A clear, actionable understanding of how to live your leadership legacy now
Greater alignment between personal values and organizational mission
Increased engagement, accountability, and trust across teams and stakeholders
Practical tools to sustain purpose, energy, and momentum in your leadership journey
Best For
Visionary Leaders seeking to connect purpose with performance
Executives and Managers ready to elevate collaboration and impact
Nonprofit and Change Leaders driving mission-centered initiatives
Strategic Business Owners looking to strengthen legacy and alignment
Flexible format: available as a keynote, workshop, or keynote with companion breakout session.
Keynote by Amber Swenor:
In high-demand, purpose-driven workplaces, even the most passionate teams can lose connection to what first inspired their work. Burnout, stress, and constant change can erode communication, trust, and alignment, impacting performance and morale.
The Soul Seed Strategy Series is an experiential framework designed to help teams rediscover purpose, reconnect with one another, and realign for sustainable success. This holistic approach helps mission-driven professionals shift from survival mode to synergy, reigniting engagement, trust, and collaboration.
Through a structured “Uncover–Unlock–Unleash” journey, participants are guided to:
Uncover their personal “why” and reconnect to their sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Unlock their strengths, awareness, and patterns to improve team collaboration.
Unleash collective potential by co-creating a Culture Code Blueprint that strengthens trust, alignment, and resilience.
Each session blends reflection, discussion, and interactive activities that integrate personal growth with team development, ensuring lasting behavioral shifts.
This experience can be delivered as a keynote, one-time workshop, or a 3-part transformational series—ideal for organizations ready to foster stronger connection, resilience, and culture alignment.
Key Takeaways
Reconnect to personal and professional purpose to prevent burnout and renew motivation
Strengthen emotional intelligence and communication across all levels of the team
Build psychological safety through deeper understanding and empathy
Define shared values and behaviors that form the foundation of a thriving team culture
Learn and apply practical frameworks such as Think–Feel–Do to manage stress and decision-making
Outcomes
A team-wide Culture Code Blueprint that defines shared values and behaviors for long-term collaboration
Improved trust, communication, and empathy among team members
Reduced burnout and turnover through renewed personal connection and purpose
Clearer alignment between individual strengths and organizational goals
Sustainable momentum and a unified, empowered culture that continues to grow after the series ends
Best For
Mission-Driven Organizations such as healthcare, education, and human services
Leadership Teams seeking to align vision, communication, and culture
Organizations Experiencing Growth or Change needing to strengthen collaboration and resilience
Teams Experiencing Burnout or Turnover ready to reconnect with purpose and improve morale
Flexible format: available to pull out 1 part as a keynote, pair with a breakout, a 3-part series, or team retreats
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